CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Homophobic Slur,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes
Sprout
By Dale Peck
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint
Bloomsbury
ISBN
By Dale Peck
9781599901602
Awards and Honors 2010 Stonewall Book Award Honor, Children's and Young Adult LiteratureSprout
5
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SKU
9781599901602J
Fleeing all that reminds him of his wife's death, Bob Bradford runs out of gas in the middle of nowhere. That's why native Long Islander Daniel Bradford, a.k.a. Sprout, ends up living in a trailer in Hutchinson, Kansas. Sprout's preternatural writing talent has earned him the attention of Mrs. Miller, a teacher who's determined to make Sprout a winner at the state's annual essay-writing contest. Sprout wants to write about his sexual identity, but Mrs. Miller knows that won't fly in her conservative state. Then Sprout meets Ty, a neighboring boy from an abusive family, whose friendship raises questions Sprout can't answer.
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Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.
14 books per Year
$308.00 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction
